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Pneumatic Drills - British development aids mining world

Date released

1946

Series name

Britain Can Make It

Issue no

8

NoS ID

352056

Story no

3 / 3

COI synopsis: A Cornish derelict mining area now produces mine-drilling equipment

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Mining accidents and industry future (1979)

Genre

Interview

Sir Derek Ezra, Coal Board Chairman, on the recent mining accidents, claiming the health and safety of UK mines is of the best in the world and the future for the industry is bright despite likely high wage...

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Open-cast coal

Date released

1946

Series name

This Is Britain

Issue no

7

NoS ID

351872

Story no

2 / 3

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Wortley Hall.

Date released

1956

Series name

Mining Review Composite Editions

Issue no

CMR6

NoS ID

346593

Story no

5 / 5

BFI synopsis: A derelict house, Wortley Hall, Sheffield, is restored for the use of Trade Unionists and as a social centre.

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china clay

Date released

1947

Series name

Britain Can Make It

Issue no

18

NoS ID

323875

Story no

1 / 1

COI synopsis: China clay is our second largest export of raw material. This film shows the clay being obtained from the Trevisco pit in Cornwall and gives an idea of its various uses

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New NCB head Ian MacGregor on mining future (1983)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Ian MacGregor on his appointment as the head of the National Coal Board (NCB) and about the reorganisation of the mining industry including pit closures. Male interviewer not identified.

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NCB wage offer - Derek Ezra view (1981)

Genre

Interview

Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board (NCB), on a wage deal offered to mineworkers. Male interviewer not identified.

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Mining leaders on age of retirement (1977)

Genre

News report; Interview

Coal Board Chairman, Sir Derek Ezra on the debate over early retirement for miners. Ezra says that workers under ground will be included but that the Coal Board cannot include above ground workers in the...

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Derek Ezra on renewal of job as head of coal board (1976)

Genre

Interview

Sir Derek Ezra on renewal of his contract as head of Coal Board for three years, following the resignation of Richard Marsh and dismissal of Monty Finniston, heads of other nationalised industries....

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Ezra on miners’ pay offer (1979)

Genre

Interview

Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board, dicusses the budget needed to meet the claims of the striking miners. Agrees that mining efficiency will be improved, but does not yet know how much...

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